2021 Kia Stinger problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 17 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Recalls — 5 recall campaigns for this model year-15
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Kia Stinger vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
- ENGINE2 reports
- ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1 reports
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE1 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1 reports
- SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
Recalls (5)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE20V560000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V518000
Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE23V634000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24V169000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21V862000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Crash-test ratings
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